WSET Quality Assurance & Compliance 3

Question 1

What does the term 'lot traceability' mean in the context of wine quality compliance?

Accepted Answer

The ability to trace a specific batch of wine from bottling back through production inputs

Answer

Lot traceability means maintaining records that connect a specific bottled lot to its grape source, vinification records, and all inputs used during production.

Question 2

Which sulfur compound, produced by yeast during fermentation, is responsible for a 'rotten egg' off-aroma in wine?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)

Answer

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is produced by yeast under nutrient-stressed conditions and imparts a rotten egg or struck match aroma.

Question 3

In Champagne, the term 'dégorgement' refers to which quality control step?

Accepted Answer

Removal of the yeast sediment plug from the bottle neck

Answer

Dégorgement (disgorging) is the process of removing the frozen plug of yeast sediment from the bottle neck before final corking and capsule application.

Question 4

A wine showing excessive browning in color and a flat, oxidized palate would most likely fail which WSET systematic approach assessment criterion?

Accepted Answer

Condition

Answer

Condition assesses whether the wine is fault-free; oxidative browning and a flat palate indicate the wine is not in good condition.

Question 5

Which international organization sets the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides in wine that many countries use as a benchmark?

Accepted Answer

Codex Alimentarius Commission

Answer

The Codex Alimentarius Commission, jointly run by FAO and WHO, establishes international MRLs for pesticide residues in food and beverages including wine.

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WSET Quality Assurance & Compliance 3